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Klinghoffer, who sang all the back-up vocals on the whole record amusingly described the creative process behind the creation of “Monarchy of Roses”:

“Crouched on our knees in Flea’s basement. He started [mouths guitar riff] and I just started doing those wacky metal-y chords.”

“We were taking hikes up Los Feliz by Griffith Park, talking about how excited we would be if we saw a band start [mouths same guitar riff] and just break out into the biggest disco party you could imagine. “

*“Monarchy of Roses”

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